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Job ActivitiesAbilitiesJob ConditionsWork SatisfactionEducation/Training

Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.
Importance*More Info
1.Near Vision55
2.Visual Color Discrimination50
Control Precision50
Manual Dexterity50
Visualization50
Written Comprehension50
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
55
48
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50
43
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
50
38
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
50
36
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50
41
Imagine how to put paper in a typewriter so that the letterhead comes out on topFollow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinetAnticipate opponent's as well as your own future moves in a chess game
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50
41
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems